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KDZ 4525

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDZ 4525
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

both rear brake discs pitted

general underside corrosion

nearside rear outer sill panel corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside inner and outer sill panels corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,146 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front of offside outer sill

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,123 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front of offside outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,869 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 87,940 miles

O/S/R inner sill showing signs of light corrosion

Slight play in O/S inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,021 miles

Both front tyres nearing legial limit on inner edges

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2006 81,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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KDZ 4525 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDZ 4525, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDZ 4525 registered?

KDZ 4525 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is KDZ 4525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDZ 4525 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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